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SO57 NXK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,559 mi
Last recorded165,559 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 NXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 165,559 miles

corrosion throughout underside and components

Pass 11 Oct 2024 161,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise early repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise early repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 152,583 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 152,583 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,864 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 146,795 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pressure pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer assy clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 140,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, close to legal limit on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,005 miles

Centre Heat Shield Loose, All Fixings Broken

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Box Clamp Broken

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve stem slightly damaged. tyre worn uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 105,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,503 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind. handbrake pivot not fully returning back to stop.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,374 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 74,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 66,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,667 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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SO57 NXK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO57 NXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO57 NXK registered?

SO57 NXK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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